Urgent recall issued for raw goat milk kefir
Health authorities have ordered an immediate withdrawal of a specific raw goat milk kefir product following the detection of dangerous bacteria. Consumers are urged to avoid the item due to risks of severe gastrointestinal illness.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued an urgent withdrawal notice for a specific batch of De Bonte Weide organic raw goat milk kefir. This decisive action was taken after routine testing confirmed the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, commonly known as STEC.
Contaminated products can trigger serious health complications, particularly among vulnerable demographics such as young children and elderly individuals. Typical symptoms involve severe abdominal cramps and bloody diarrhoea, with potential progression to kidney complications within several days of consumption.
Retailers and distributors have been instructed to remove the affected stock from shelves immediately and display prominent warning notices at points of sale. Members of the public who purchased this beverage are strongly advised not to consume it under any circumstances.